Angrily, Grey left the building area and got onto his bike which he'd parked not too far away, and drove off, heading back to the hotel.Arriving at the hotel, he received his key and headed for his room without a word, his anger visible on his face.The attendant all did their best not to piss him off and simply let him go.Within minutes, he reached his hotel room and locked the door behind him. He fell onto his bed and began beating on it in frustration.After a few seconds of his display of madness and anger, he seemed to calm down but the frustration was still held within his eyes.Picking up his phone, he dialed a number a few seconds later, it went through. "There's bad news," Grey said on the phone before the receiver even had the chance to mutter a word."Hmm?" Bhulk finally answered, his reply a humming sound."A rather pesky fellow has caught up to me," Grey announced, his voice entailing his anger and frustration.Bhulk's answer was exactly what Grey had expected from him.
It had only been three hours since Bhulk arrived at the City but all five major families already knew of his arrival. Even those who didn't employ his services like the Shin family.The single reason why they knew was because they'd either lost a few individuals to the organization he came from or employed their services a few times.His organization, although shrouded in secrecy, was not a secret organization. They specialized in assassination and the reason why they survived until now was because the major families from the various cities wished it to be so.Many of these families had uses for this organization's existence.Hearing of Bhulk's appearance in Wewsa City, Kai Shin was especially alert. He was certain that before Bhulk left, an individual from the major families or of equal reputation with them would lose his life.He was certain it would be a male because Bhulk's targets had always been males which he'd torture.Since the Shin Estate was almost entirely sealed off from
As the cab he'd taken got closer to his destination, Yen's new device finished the backup restoration and he immediately called Rotlitch's number."Hey, what's up? I've been trying to get to you since last night." Rotlitch didn't waste a second to answer and started an interrogation of Yen's previous night.Only after hearing Yen's narration did he calm down. "Thank goodness you're okay." Rotlitch sighed as he also planned to inform Yen of the arrival of a certain figure he believed to be the reason for the preparation Yen had been making days past."Yeah, I've been briefed about him already and I'm well aware he's here for me. I just have one request for you though.""What is it?" Rotlitch asked, trusting Yen's decision fully.I'll"In about an hour, head to the Shin family estate and meet with the family head. Along with him, you should plan a funeral for Dr. Gil. It's quite unfortunate but he'll be dying today." Yen announced as a shocked gasp escaped Rotlitch's mouth."What do you
Rotlitch arrived at Yen's house and since he couldn't drive in, he jumped the short fence and ran into the building. "Yen! Where the hell are you!?"Rotlitch searched the entire building but couldn't find Yen anywhere close by."He's not home." After a thorough search that revealed Yen wasn't home, Rotlitch ran out of the house again, dialing Kento's number rather than Kai's.He knew Kau was a family head and would be busy so he didn't want to bother him. Little did he know that Kai, after hearing Yen's words on the call, had also embarked on a search for Yen, and as such, he and Kento were on their way here."Did you find him?" Kento's first question after answering the call was asking Yen's whereabouts."No! He's not at home and I can't think of another place where he might've gone. Oh, the hotel," a thought popped into Rotlitch's head that died down as a result of Kento's next words."He hasn't checked in since yesterday." Kento interrupted Rotlitch's line of thought."And he certa
Far away from the city of Wewsa, a city millions of miles away, a twelve-story building stood firm on the main streets.The top floor was occupied by a seemingly ordinary old man but those who knew him knew not to call him 'ordinary'. He was anything but ordinary in the eyes of many. With white short hair and a beard, he looked old when he was just over forty.His emerald green eyes sparkled through the glasses he wore and over his left eye was a vertical scar that ran from his forehead to his cheek.Adorned in dark blue suits and sitting in this office-like room—which had a round desk, three chairs, and a large wardrobe—he inspected every corner with sharp gazes every few minutes.Crack!He heard a sound and his head turned in the direction of the crack.On one of the walls, hundreds of glass orbs were placed orderly in ten columns but varying rows that showed a certain ranking from highest to lowest. As the columns descended, the glass orbs became smaller.On the ninth column, one o
Yen had kept Grey alive and had locked him up in one of the rooms in Yen's main apartment.Provided with food and water before leaving and after returning, Grey had nothing else to do and so, he was asleep most of the time.Yen had no plans to kill him and only sought answers from Grey. Although he had a hand in Yen's precious death, he wasn't directly involved and so Yen had deemed him not worthy of the death penalty."You should be left alive at least until I've gotten all my answers from you. For now, focus on staying alive." Those were Yen's words before he left that morning.It had been two days since the battle and they'd already disposed of Bhulk's corpse. They'd been in so much of a hurry that after cleaning every evidence tying them to his death, Yen and the others had tossed his corpse into a river they'd encountered on their way back.They all knew it would take a few days for them to find Bhulk's body and so, before that, they'd announced the death of Dr. Gil to exclude Ye
Cang had just finished his talk with his father-in-law and family head of the Wuhan family and so, he decided to have a short tour around the central building out of habit before he'd return to the embrace of his captivating wife.As he walked through the different paths in the building, he sighted a lady a few meters from him going through one of the forked paths.Her figure was even more graceful compared to his wife and he didn't need to behold her facial features to know she easily surpassed Qing Wuhan in terms of beauty.Just looking at her from behind was enough to steal his heart which already belonged to Qing.As she took the turn, he had a brief second to see her face though partly—jade-like skin without blemishes, a beautifully shaped nose and lips he could already tell were softer than his wife's—and he felt like he'd fallen through a trance. 'What the hell?'He hastened his steps as he planned to get a better view of her but by the time he arrived at the forked path, he wa
After indulging in a lengthy slumber, Yen awoke to find imprints etched onto his face from prolonged contact with the crumpled bed sheet he had been too lethargic to rearrange before drifting off to sleep.Reinvigorated by the rest, Yen emerged from his room, his curiosity about the time momentarily disregarded. As he stepped outside his abode, the sight that greeted him was captivating.The heavens above were gradually dimming, signaling the imminent approach of nightfall. A realization dawned upon Yen, prompting him to ponder the current hour. Instead of consulting a timepiece, Yen directed his query to his personal system.{The hour is past nine.}Perplexity gripped Yen. "Wait, what? I was supposed to be asleep by nine!"{You were indeed in slumber by precisely nine. Would that not qualify?} The retort from Stem was laced with a hint of sarcasm.A sigh escaped Yen's lips, his footsteps retracing his path back into the building. {Is that all you've got?} Stem's voice was rife with i
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
A week drifted by since Yen's dealings with Wingyu. The once tumultuous situation appeared to have settled, with neither side dwelling on the events that had transpired.Wingyu redirected his attention towards restoring his family's former glory. Publicly known for losing a substantial part of their wealth due to a threatening ailment, the family's narrative shifted to a tale of resilience, thanks to the timely intervention of the Yuan Pharmaceutical Company. The focus now lay on rebuilding, leaving the shadow of their recent troubles behind in the rearview mirror.Given that Cang and Qing were married, the public took the Wangu family's downturn in stride, somewhat expecting a ripple effect though less severe than the Wuhan family's setbacks.Once again, the Yuan Pharmaceutical Company played the savior, elevating its public image to formidable heights. Already esteemed as one of the city's top medicine producers, the incident catapulted the company into an almost legendary status. T
A week drifted by since Yen's dealings with Wingyu. The once tumultuous situation appeared to have settled, with neither side dwelling on the events that had transpired.Wingyu redirected his attention towards restoring his family's former glory. Publicly known for losing a substantial part of their wealth due to a threatening ailment, the family's narrative shifted to a tale of resilience, thanks to the timely intervention of the Yuan Pharmaceutical Company. The focus now lay on rebuilding, leaving the shadow of their recent troubles behind in the rearview mirror.Given that Cang and Qing were married, the public took the Wangu family's downturn in stride, somewhat expecting a ripple effect though less severe than the Wuhan family's setbacks.Once again, the Yuan Pharmaceutical Company played the savior, elevating its public image to formidable heights. Already esteemed as one of the city's top medicine producers, the incident catapulted the company into an almost legendary status. T
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a
The smile on Yen's face lingered as he gazed at the impressive pile of cash before him. The tangible reality of the wealth he had accumulated in just a week was undeniable. The amount could have been even greater if there were more pills available for sale.Yen's grin widened as he assessed the significant profit, even after accounting for the cost of the pills. He turned to Grey, recognizing the crucial role he played in the operation."You deserve a reward for this." Yen patted Grey's shoulder thoughtfully. "How about a few dozen pills to boost your cultivation? I can see you're progressing greatly, so they'll help you advance even further." Yen offered, a satisfied smile on his face.Grey, eager to ascend in stature, nodded almost reflexively. Among cultivators, the truth held firm: the higher you climbed, the greater your standing. Elevated levels brought not just power but also a surge in reputation. Respect flowed effortlessly towards those who soared above the rest.Consider a